Ryzen 9 5950X vs i5-8600

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8600
2018
6 cores / 6 threads, 65 Watt
6.27
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+358%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Core i5-8600 by a whopping 358% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1077160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.8427.75
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5AMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency9.1225.85
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date14 February 2018 (6 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$213$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5950X has 375% better value for money than i5-8600.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads632
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3134
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size149 mm2CPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630-
Max video memory64 GB-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+-
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz-
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-8600 6.27
Ryzen 9 5950X 28.70
+358%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-8600 9963
Ryzen 9 5950X 45593
+358%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-8600 1466
Ryzen 9 5950X 2215
+51.1%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-8600 5062
Ryzen 9 5950X 12104
+139%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.27 28.70
Recency 14 February 2018 5 November 2020
Physical cores 6 16
Threads 6 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 105 Watt

i5-8600 has 61.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5950X, on the other hand, has a 357.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-8600 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8600 and Ryzen 9 5950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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